Adult Trips & Travel

Love to travel near and far? The Juanita Pohl Center offers one-day, lunchtime and overnight trips throughout the year, from whitewater rafting and covered bridge tours to boat cruises in the Gorge. Bring along a friend or make a new one! We have a friendly group who always welcomes a new traveler. Trips are for Ages 21 & Up.

Pre-registration is required for ALL Active Adult Day Trips.
Call: 503.691.3061.

Active Adult Day Trips

Birding at Smith & Bybee Wetlands
Learn the basics of birding or practice your skills with an expert birding guide at this wetlands nature preserve near the Columbia River followed by lunch at local food carts. Fee includes birding guide, escort and transportation.
Thursday, May 1 | 9:30am-2:30pm
CLICK HERE to Register
$35 resident/$44 non-resident

The Heist Food Cart Pod
Visit one of Portland’s newest food cart pods! Featuring a variety of food and refreshing drink options, soak up the local atmosphere and enjoy a meal with friends. Fee includes escort and transportation.
Saturday, May 17 | 11:30am-2:30pm
CLICK HERE to Register
$19 resident/$24 non-resident

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SUMMER 2025 TRIPS & TRAVEL - Registration opens May 6, 2025 at 9am

Hood River Brunch & Shopping
Enjoy a locally sourced brunch on the bank of the Columbia River followed by shopping in the charming town of Hood River. Fee includes brunch, gratuity, escort and transportation.
Thursday, June 5 | 8am-3:30pm
$49 resident/$62 non-resident

Gresham Japanese Garden
Visit Tsuru Island, Gresham’s 3/4 acre Japanese garden! Enjoy a tour of the garden followed by lunch at funky local café, Jazzy Bagels. Fee includes lunch, gratuity, escort and transportation.
Wednesday, June 11 | 10am-3pm
$39 resident/$49 non-resident

Mt Hood Foraging Adventure
This immersive adventure includes a scenic journey into the wilderness, followed by hands-on learning about plant identification and ethical harvesting, followed by a discussion on ways to prepare our foraged treasures. Fee includes expert nature guide, lunch, escort and transportation.
Saturday, June 14 | 8:30am-4pm
$64 resident/$80 non-resident

Lincoln City Glassblowing
Design your own glass masterpiece and work with a professional glassblower to make it a reality! Explore Lincoln City’s charming downtown and enjoy lunch at The Pines Dine food carts. Fee includes hands-on instruction, custom glass float, escort and transportation.
Thursday, June 26 | 8am-6pm
$114 resident/$142 non-resident

Old Asia Tea Garden
Visit a modern tea house serving hundreds of tea varietals from across Asia paired with Pan-Asiatic cuisine. Enjoy tea and small plates in their atmospheric garden. Fee includes tea, dinner, gratuity, escort and transportation.
Tuesday, July 1 | 4:30-7:30pm
$48 resident/$60 non-resident

McMinnville Antiques Mall
Take a step back in time and find quality workmanship and stylistic design at this eclectic mall of timeless treasures followed by lunch on the historic Hotel Oregon’s rooftop bar. Fee includes lunch, gratuity, escort and transportation.
Wednesday, July 9 | 10am-3pm
$46 resident/$58 non-resident

Whale Watching & WNBA (Overnight)
Join us for an overnight adventure in Seattle! Start with an exciting Seattle Storm game, spend an evening exploring the iconic Seattle downtown, then watch for orcas, gray whales, dolphins and more on the fastest and quietest whale watching boat in the Salish Sea! This active two-day, one-night trip includes one lunch and one breakfast, WNBA game ticket, time to explore the city’s most iconic attractions and a guided, half-day whale watching tour. Rooms are double occupancy. Roommates may be assigned if needed. Register by June 6 to receive $25 off!
July 13 | 10am - July 14 | 4pm
$579 resident/$725 non-resident

Timberline Lodge
Sample a variety of sustainable farm-to-table delights at the Cascade Dining Room lunch buffet. Then marvel at the spectacular views from the Magic Mile Chair Lift. Fee includes lunch buffet, gratuity, chair lift ticket, escort and transportation.
Tuesday, July 22 | 10:30am-5pm
$82 resident/$102 non-resident

Flock Food Hall
Portland’s newest food hall located inside the Ritz-Carlton Residences featuring some of the best-known local chefs. From Thai to seafood to dim sum, there’s a culinary option to please everyone. Fee includes escort and transportation.
Thursday, August 7 | 11am-2pm
$22 resident/$28 non-resident

TopGolf Hillsboro
From newbies to experts, all skill levels of golfers can have fun at this high-tech driving range & entertainment complex! Hit golf balls at giant outdoor targets and enjoy food and drinks from a private bay. Fee includes 2.5 hours of game play, lunch, gratuity, escort and transportation.
Monday, August 11 | 11am-4pm
$55 resident/$69 non-resident

Sahalie & Koosah Falls Loop
This loop trail connects Sahalie & Koosah Falls and the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail and offers close views of the wild McKenzie River. Fee includes bag lunch, escort and transportation. Participants must have experience hiking on uneven terrain and distances up to 3 miles.
Distance: 3 miles. Elevation Gain: 380 ft.
Tuesday, August 19 | 8am-5pm
$57 resident/$71 non-resident

Coastal Railriding Tour
Ride the rails at the Oregon Coast in a 4-seat peddle bike! Enjoy a guided tour through Wheeler following the Nehalem Bay and River for stunning sights of both ocean and forest. Then enjoy lunch in Manzanita. Fee includes ticket, lunch, gratuity, escort and transportation.
Sunday, August 24 | 8am-4pm
$77 resident/$96 non-resident

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Domestic & International Travel Program (Collette Tours)
The trips listed below are being highlighted by the Juanita Pohl Center through Collette Tours. Collette has more trip offerings all over the US and the world, with more dates available. Click HERE to browse their website! Anyone can travel anywhere through the Pohl Center & Collette Tours! If you are interested in traveling to a destination that isn't highlighted here, please call 503.691.3061.

What does Seat Reduction Date Mean?? Collette holds 10 seats for all travelers through the Juanita Pohl Center - once the seat reduction date passes, those seats are let go and it is first come, first serve for all travelers.

Southern Charm Holiday
Trip Dates: December 2-8, 2025
Embrace the leisurely pace and charming allure of America’s southeast as you explore cobblestone streets, historic homes, and unspoiled coastline during the holiday season. Discover antebellum Charleston and the history of Savannah with 2-night stays in each city. Drive through James Island County Park illuminated with over 500,000 lights. Spend two nights at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club, once described as “the richest, most exclusive club in the world.” Experience the unique charm and singular hospitality of America’s “Low Country” in South Carolina and Georgia.
Seat Reduction Date: 6/2/25
Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

Wonders of Thailand
Trip Dates: February 26-March 13, 2026
Delve into a land where bustling modern cities, ornate ancient temples, and stunning jungle beaches coexist. Discover the busy metropolitan roads of Bangkok by tuk tuk. Nosh on perfectly balanced street food. See intricate colored tiles and golden statues at Buddhist shrines. Explore the melting pot of culture and bright, eccentric Sino-Portuguese architecture in Phuket’s Old Town. Relax at pure white sandy beaches overlooking turquoise waters beside verdant green jungles. Uncover the beautifully balanced mosaic of old and new, metropolitan, rural, and coastal in Thailand.
Seat Reduction Date: 7/27/25
Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

Japan & South Korea: From Tokyo to Seoul
Trip Dates: April 11-26, 2026
From neon-lit streets filled with people to quiet shines filled only with silence, come face-to-face with a culture thousands of years in the making. Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Explore the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, traveling between them on the famous shinkansen bullet train. Meet the incredible ama divers and dine with them while hearing tales of their lives and traditions. Meet the bowing deer of Nara Park. Explore the historic geisha district of Kyoto, Gion. See the beauty of the Arashiyama bamboo forest and the Golden Pavilion. Dive deep into the culture of Japan with the Women’s Association of Kyoto. Visit the Peace Park and Memorial Museum of Hiroshima and hear first-hand accounts of the atomic bomb’s devastation. See the famous O-torii Gate of Miyajima Island. Discover the thousand facets of culture, art, and life that make up the incredible spirit of Japan.
Seat Reduction Date: 9/11/25
Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

NEW!! Discover Painted Canyons of the West
Trip Dates: May 17-25, 2026
Trek across the Southwest as you take in the sienna-colored canyons, towering spires, and desert landscapes found in Utah’s five national parks. The backdrop of Denver’s Rocky Mountains is the starting point of your journey. In Colorado’s wine country, dine with new friends and enjoy a tasting at a family-run winery. Among vistas that evoke the spirit of the Old West, marvel at the unspoiled beauty of Utah’s five national parks. Make your way from Arches and Canyonlands to Capitol Reef, Zion, and Bryce National Park. Discover the bright lights and glitz of Vegas. Explore the kaleidoscope of colors found in America’s rocky western landscapes.
Seat Reduction Date: 11/17/25
Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

NEW!! Discover the Islands of New England
Trip Dates: October 1-8, 2026
The Atlantic coast is calling. Explore New England’s majestic seaboards, from Rhode Island to Cape Cod. Visit Providence and the Gilded Age mansions of Newport. Experience the beautiful islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Complete your local experience as you indulge in a traditional seafood and lobster feast. Explore the local charms, walk along historic cobblestone streets, and feel like a true New Englander.
Seat Reduction Date: 4/1/26
Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.